(VOVworld) – On Sunday Cham ethnic minority people in Ninh Thuan province held a procession of goddess Po Nugar’s dress to open the 2015 Kate festival
(VOVworld) - The contest “What do you know about Vietnam?” has closed. On the June 30 deadline, we received from John Rutledge of China; Muhammad Ibrar, Abiha Fatima, and Hamad Kiani of Pakistan; Saroj Bharti, Soumya Bhattacharjee,...
(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its impressive architecture which includes some beautiful pagodas that exemplify the Oriental architectural style. Over the centuries, these pagodas have been popular...
(VOVworld) - Chầu văn is a Vietnamese form of ritual singing. Chầu means supplication, văn means literature. Chầu văn is a highly rhythmic form of singing that often accompanies “hau dong” (mediumship)...
(VOVworld) - Located behind a range of limestone mountains in Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, northern Ninh Binh Province, Bai Dinh pagoda is about 15 kilometers from Ninh Binh province...
(VOVworld) – Ho Chi Minh City is home to several buildings with a French architectural style. The Municipal Theater is one of them. Closely associated with the city’s history, the Municipal...
(VOVworld) - First we’d like to welcome a new listener, Stu McLeod of Napier City, New Zealand. He listened to the VOV World service on Sunday, April 5. Stu told us...
(VOVworld) - Khuoc village in Dong Hung district, Thai Binh province is one of 7 cradles of Cheo or traditional opera in Vietnam. Dozens of Cheo troupes from here have performed in...
(VOVworld) – As spring is approaching, it’s time to review what has been done in the past year and discuss new prospects for Vietnam in 2015. VOV’s Le Phuong...
(VOVworld) - Dear listeners, since we started to advertise the contest, we have received some questions from listeners. Ralph Perry of the US asked “Do prizes include airfare to and from Vietnam and the...
(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s ritual of worshiping the Mother Goddess flourished in the 15th century under the Le dynasty. Since then it has been closely associated with Vietnamese people’s spiritual life....
(VOVworld)- Going into a trance is believed to be a way of communicating with genies through a spirit medium. Through this ritual, genies are believed to be summoned to grant blessings...
(VOVworld) - Located in Ninh Binh province, 95 km south of Hanoi, Bai Dinh pagoda has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. The pagoda complex holds several Vietnamese records
(VOVworld) – A festival of the worship of the Mother Goddess commenced on Friday at the Hanoi Cultural Friendship Palace with the participation of 15 ritual practice groups from Hanoi and...
(VOVworld)- The ritual of worshipping the Mother Goddess has been associated with Vietnamese people’s spiritual life for thousands of years. It originated in Vietnamese people’s struggle against severe weather, oppression...
(VOVworld) - Performers from 250 art troupes nationwide are taking part in the 2nd Chau Van ritual festival in Hanoi
(VOVworld) - Performers from 250 art troupes nationwide are taking part in the 2nd Chau Van ritual festival in Hanoi
(VOVworld) - The Indian embassy and Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam co-organised the Diwali festival in Hanoi on Saturday
VOVworld) - Christopher Lewis of England wrote:“I would like to say that VOV has excellent news coverage, not only domestic but also international. Each story is covered in depth and delivered very well. The Sunday show...
(VOVworld)- Vietnamese people began making ceramic statues thousands of years ago. Ceramic statues are decorative and are also used in worshiping rituals. Ancient Vietnamese statues are diverse in terms of materials, glazing...